Roy Schultz, DVM, MS, received the Science with Practice Award which recognizes exemplary integration of science and the art of veterinary practice to benefit swine productivity and welfare. The award was presented during the 14th Annual Swine Diseases Conference at Iowa State University on November 9.
The Science with Practice Award was derived from language of the Iowa State University seal which emphasizes infusing science into the practice of all university disciplines. This award recognizes demonstrably beneficial strengths that research and science implementation brings to the practice of swine medicine, and the benefits to both clients and to animals protected. A swine practitioner for over 40 years, Dr. Schultz is an outstanding example of using science to solve swine health and welfare problems on the farm. After practicing for 20 years, he returned to Iowa State University to learn more about APP, a disease that was affecting his clients’ herds. He returned to his practice with a master’s degree in veterinary microbiology and preventive medicine. Subsequently, he developed a vaccine for APP that was licensed by the USDA.
During his years in practice, Dr. Schultz conducted research on several other swine health and production problems. He is an often sought-after lecturer at producer and veterinary meetings, nationally and internationally. He has authored over 100 scientific papers.
He is a past president of the AASV and was named Swine Practitioner of the Year in 1986. He is a founding member of the AASV, and was honored with a life membership in 2003.
In addition to his leadership roles in the AASV, Dr. Schultz is an active member of the Iowa Veterinary Medical Association, the US Animal Health Association where he received life membership in 2006, and the American Veterinary Medical Association.